Jin was already one of my favorite characters in Xenoblade 2, but this game adds a ton to him. On top of that, it gives characterization to Adam and Lora, builds onto Mythra's backstory in a great way, and fleshes out Brighid and Haze. The core story isn't as strong as base game 2, but it's a great backstory, and really gives you a new appreciation for the events of the base game.

A lot of the issues with base 2 are smoothed out, and there are some great QOL improvements here (especially with the tutorials). Combat's also really fun and streamlines 2's ideas really well, although I do prefer the base game's simply because it gives you a lot more options. Having less does work for a game Torna's length, but it's not necessarily my preference. In terms of level design, Torna itself is fantastic while Gormott is really just a lesser version of the base game's Gormott Province (which isn't saying much because I adore Gormott Province). I actually don't mind the Community requirements because I think the sidequests integrate really well with the story. Plus, it's how I play Xenoblade anyway, although I can see it being an annoyance for other people.

Overall, a fantastic DLC, even if it's not quite on the same level as the base game. I heard someone say (I think it was about Witcher 3's DLC) "If all DLC was this good, EA would be my favorite company." And yeah, that about sums it up.

It's mind blowing that this is the FIRST 3D Zelda game. Its so fleshed out you would assume this wasn't their first crack at an open world 3D game, especially for releasing in 1998. In a lot of ways, this is THE Zelda game. It is the pioneer that the rest of the games, even the most recent ones, are still calling back to. The narrative, quirky characters, music, extensive exploration, combat (targeting system and dodging in the first 3D game), and dungeons (except the water temple) are all incredible. This is a coming of age tale where Link's world gets tossed upside down once he becomes an adult. He's burdened with the duty of restoring things to the way they once were, like a lot of us try to do once we realize how messed up the world actually is. And that ending, man...bittersweet to say the least.

okay, so if you've seen my reviews for elden ring and city skylines, this game is right in the middle of both those games. This game provides you with multiple different levels of difficulty options which allows for multiple runs as well as many side bosses and challenges. The main objective of this game is to do as much destruction as possible, to completly annihilate your enemies in a variety of ways from burning them, shooting them with a plethora of weapons, each with their own upgrade tree. freezing them and much more including environmental kills. The story is cool too, being a demon slayer and literally being the last hope for humanity is crazy, defying destiny itself.

S Tier game

the most revolutionary call of duty of all time, and arguably one of the most impactful shooters of all time. introducing the Create a Class, and Kill Streaks, along with one of the most thrilling cinematic campaigns which was so good that they remastered it, twice. it was mad fun. the perfect call of duty, all ghillied up, crash, soap, the ending scene when Price slides you the pistol, and the intro when you are in the POV of the leader of a nation about to be assassinated. overall a perfect call of duty that can never be replicated again.

Although I am not at the finish line of P3R just yet, I figured it would be best for me to put out something representative of my love for this game in between sessions, as my thoughts are more thoroughly collected. I am damn near close to 2 consecutive weeks of playing (12/14) and have just breached 60 hours of gameplay. On track to obtain a platinum trophy on my first playthrough, it feels good to be reminded of why I loved an older title I have played, and it feels even better to be reminded that the people behind said game still "get it."

Persona 3 Reload sits comfortably well above the other remakes and remasters of any game I have ever played, and it will continue to do so either for a long while, or forever.

For the longest time, integration of styles and gameplay similar to that of Persona 5 never rubbed me the right way. I was anticipating this game to be a massive stinker. Something in the vein of Atlus trying to cobble together something to milk even more money off of their best selling game. I am sure most people are aware of Persona 5 Tactica, Scramble, and X. I am in not any type of position to commentate on their quality, but the reception of these games amongst my peers has led me to a train of thought to be quite weary of what Atlus decides to output next. But their continuations of an aesthetic spawned from their best selling title into something that is seemingly absolutely unlike it reeked of creative bankruptcy. That being said, I was wrong.

And I couldn not be happier about it.

Everything from the reestablished visuals, voice acting, to the gameplay and even the music. I have not the slightest hint of a complaint or grievance. P3R's UI is an absolute gem to witness, it is fluid, intuitive, and has an identity of its own. The new cast of voices are out of this world, Yuko's especially. All of the voice actors put on a spectacular performance and their ability to encapsulate you in the world of the game is unreal. Having finished P5R's merciless mode and not having that great of an experience, I decided to go into my P3R playthrough with merciless mode, and I am having an absolutely great time with it. Theurgies add much to the strategizing and in addition with keeping the "1 more" system, I enjoy the gameplay so much more for the depth it brings. All of the remixed tracks are wonderful in their own regards, at first stuff like "Mass Destruction" did not rub me too well, but over time I broke in and I love it much like the original track, likewise the others. Truly a remake that lives up to and, in some instances, surpasses the existence of its source. I can not wait to play through P3P and watch the films and whatever extra content there is to finish up the whole complete Persona 3 experience.

Persona 3/FES and Persona 3 Reload will atmospherically provide different experiences (assuming people care about that) but otherwise I honestly can not see a reason to not play this game. It feels so good to be in love with a Persona game again.